WY Lead Sagebrush Technician

The Nature Conservancy • Lander, WY

1d • $23 - $27

About The Position

The WY Lead Sagebrush Technician works closely with other science staff on several priority research projects. The WY Lead Sagebrush Technician trains and oversees the field teams, plans field schedules, and collects and manages field data. They may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances. As part of The Nature Conservancy’s Wyoming Business Unit and the ecosystem-wide Sagebrush Sea Program, the Wyoming Lead Sagebrush Technician will support a variety of projects, including ground-truthing leading-edge invasive annual grass (IAG) models, evaluating the effectiveness of IAG treatments, and assisting tribal partners on the Wind River Indian Reservation with monitoring efforts that inform Indigenous land management practices. The Lead Sagebrush Technician will be responsible for developing field schedules, coordinating travel to remote locations, ensuring data quality, and training three additional team members—one based in Fremont County and two in Teton County. Work will primarily occur in small teams and, at times, independently to collect and manage vegetation data and, potentially, soils data. This is a full-time, temporary position running from April 13th through October 9th.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science-related field and 1-year experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with GIS software and data to create maps.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Field experience in sagebrush ecosystems.
• Experience identifying plants to species level in the sagebrush ecosystem.
• Familiarity with geospatial model development and refinement.
• Experience collecting and managing field data.
• Ability to interpret guidelines and evaluate information and adapt accordingly.
• Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
• Supervisory skills.
• Time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and oversee two field teams
• Organize and implement data collection efforts spanning the field season (late May through September)
• Navigate by vehicle and foot to specific locations, likely requiring several miles of hiking each day, to collect vegetation and soils data
• Maintain high standards of consistent data quality
• Collect ecological geospatial data

Benefits

• health care benefits
• flexible spending accounts
• a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
• parental leave
• accrued paid time off
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• employee assistance program
• other life and work well-being benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level